Do you have an IP camera or CCTV installed in your home, office, stores, or backyard? And you are thinking about accessing it remotely? In that case, you must download and install the RXCamView app.
This application has many options that you can use for controlling your camera. It has the ability to let you Pan, Tilt or Zoom your camera. The only requirements for this are the internet and of course, an IP camera supported by this software.
If you are wondering if there’s a version of this app for a computer, the answer is none. However, you will be able to download and use the rxcamview for windows or mac if you install an emulator program.
As of now, this is the only way to use it. If you want to continue using this method, you need to prepare your computer for the prerequisite requirements of the emulator software.
What Are PC Requirements Of Emulator Software?
An emulator program does not consume a huge resource. However, if you have an older computer or laptop, it is a good idea to check the requirements before you try to install it.
So, let us discuss its requirements. The first thing that you need to make sure is your processor capable of running a minimum speed of 1 GHz. This is very important because if you have below the system requirements, it will cause lag or hang to your computer.
Another one is the computer RAM. It must have at least 2GB installed memory. In case you don’t have it, you can also try increasing the virtual memory for a quick fix. Otherwise, the best way to fix it is to upgrade your RAM.
You also have to install the .Net framework application which can be download from the website of Microsoft. While you are inside the Microsoft website, download also the Visual C++ Redistributable and install it as well.
Also, check if you have installed the DirectX and OpenGL. If you don’t know how to install it, just download the latest version of your graphics driver since it is always bundled with it.
Lastly, see if you have a virtualization option from your UEFI settings. Enabled it and this will increase the performance of the emulator program.
When you follow the above method, running the rxcamview app will be easy. Now, let us proceed to the installation of the emulator program. We are going to use BlueStacks.
How To Install BlueStacks Program?
If you are wondering why did we recommend this app? That’s because a lot of people are using it and they are loving it. Also, based on our test, it emulates the rxcamview perfectly without any glitches.
To install the BlueStacks, go to its website. If you don’t know it, just type it on your browser and the first result is their website.
Once you can browse their website, click the download and save the installer to your PC. Now execute it to start using this app on your computer.
Read the indicated instruction to install this emulator to your PC and wait for the installation to finish.
Browse your desktop and see if the shortcut is there if not, use the start menu and search for it. Now open the BlueStacks emulator.
Upon starting it, the Play Store window will appear, enter your account into it, use your valid account to login to the Play Store.
Now, check the BlueStacks home and open the said app. From the Play Store, search for the rxcamview by typing it on the search bar.
After you found it, click the download and this will also install it automatically. It will take a while so be patient while you wait for it. After the installation has finished, check your desktop and the shortcut of rxcamview will be located there.
Double click the said software to start it. Now it will open this app on your computer. Just connect your camera by configuring it so that you can finally start controlling your surveillance camera from your computer.
Conclusion
Using an emulator program such as Bluestacks will provide you the ability to use exclusive apps for android. This is very handy if there’s no available installer for both Windows and Mac OS.